Forklift Operator

BCForward is currently looking for Forklift Operator in Washington DC, DC  20010

Position Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Washington DC, DC  20010

Expected Duration: 03+ months. 

Position Description

• The Technician IWSS is an essential team member of our Hospital Services team.
• The TM will be responsible for collecting and receiving waste from hospital personnel.
• Waste should be inspected for acceptance according to waste protocols.
• This team member will partner closely with their supervisor to ensure that all waste remains in compliance.

Key Job Activities:

• Separates waste streams into appropriate categories for treatment or disposal.
• Solid waste
• RMW
• Recycling
• Hazardous
• Confidential
• Operates compactors and/or shredders as required.
• Unload waste from incoming vehicles. Separates non-autoclavable waste to be incinerated.
• Stage waste in area and/or properly stack waste for scanning in the Bio track system for proper recordkeeping purposes.
• Scan waste carts for radioactivity and other adverse materials
• Load treatment equipment with waste for processing and/or properly package waste for transport off site. Operates RMW waste treatment equipment.
• Wash and decontaminate waste carts manually and/or operate tub wash unit ensuring the wash unit is operating properly. Removes clean tubs from wash unit, inspects tubs and stacks for re-use.
• Decontaminates vehicles cargo-carrying portion, reloads assigned re-usable tubs and ensures cargo-carrying portion of vehicle does not have free liquid on the floor.
• Make simple adjustment or repairs such as realigning belts, replacing grinder teeth and/or repairing containers, escalating major repair issues to mechanic.
• Maintains a clean environment through housekeeping program. Ensures spills cleaned up, floor is dry, and debris not on floor, etc., are addressed immediately.
• Greets hospital personnel in a professional and friendly manner.
• May or may not perform the following.
• Perform collection services throughout the hospital!
• Interacts with patients and hospital staff in professional manner.
• Shift leader responsibilities as needed: i.e.: staffing, proper safety policies and programs are followed; complete shift required documentation; keep manager informed of any pertinent issues.
• Notifies management of waste flow issues on hospital floors
• Assists management in scheduling collection and documenting locations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 Years of Experience, preferably in warehouse, environmental services or related field

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale.  Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years.  Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment.  All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position.  Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.